Fifty years after graduating, John Dame '77 and his wife Diane meet Melia Pirog '28, a recipient of the John Henri Endowed Memorial Scholarship named after their fathers. Pirog credits the Scholarship for making her journey at WNE possible.
Three Western New England University Communication alumni are earning some of the highest honors in broadcast journalism, demonstrating the impact of a program that prepares students to tell meaningful stories and make a difference in communities across the country.
Honoring their mothers and their connection to Western New England University, Bill and Joyce Tilley have made a gift to support student success in mathematics and technology-intensive learning.
Former Bybit Co-CEO discusses blockchain, cryptocurrency, AI, and the skills needed to succeed in the next generation of digital finance.
WNE now stands alongside some of the world's leading financial institutions, technology companies, and innovators working to advance the future of financial services through open-source technology.
From AI-powered investment intelligence to creating new pathways for credit access, student entrepreneurs in Western New England University's Summer Innovation Fellowship are tackling some of the financial industry's most pressing challenges.
WNE's Center for Quantum Hardware Development (QHDC) is helping strengthen the Commonwealth's growing quantum technology ecosystem by providing advanced testing capabilities, workforce training, and industry partnerships that accelerate innovation.
WNE Professor Qin Yin, PhD, has been named a 2026 Engineering Unleashed Fellow, a prestigious honor recognizing engineering educators who are advancing innovative, entrepreneurial-minded learning experiences for students.
Prof. Bridgette Baldwin has been recognized with the Greater Springfield NAACP Community Impact Award, honoring her contributions to education, advocacy, leadership, and community engagement. She will be formally recognized at the organization's 108th Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on October 29, 2026.
WNE law alumna Sarah Morgan has been named Chief Human Resources Officer. She will lead HR strategy and workforce culture and development initiatives. She previously served as Vice President of Human Resources at Health New England.
The School of Law’s Center for Social Justice expands access to legal support for underserved communities—while giving students hands-on experience tackling real-world financial and legal challenges. The Center is delivering measurable community impact and preparing practice-ready attorneys committed to advancing economic justice.
Shusen Sun, PharmD, clinical professor in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, will become Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (IJCP) on November 1, 2026.
Community members throughout Western Massachusetts who face barriers to accessing occupational therapy services can take advantage of the free programs offered through WNE's Bear Paw Center designed to improve health, independence, and overall quality of life.
Maria S. Charbonneau, PharmD, a clinical assistant professor at WNE, explores in a recent Pharmacy Times article the international effort to rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the condition’s broader health impacts.
Shusen Sun, PharmD, clinical professor in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, will become Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (IJCP) on November 1, 2026.
WNE's Center for Quantum Hardware Development (QHDC) is helping strengthen the Commonwealth's growing quantum technology ecosystem by providing advanced testing capabilities, workforce training, and industry partnerships that accelerate innovation.
Four outstanding additions to the Downes Athletic Hall of Fame were recognized on October 16 at Rivers Memorial Hall. The evening recognized remarkable athletic accomplishments while honoring the proud tradition of Golden Bear Athletics.
Fifty years after graduating, John Dame '77 and his wife Diane meet Melia Pirog '28, a recipient of the John Henri Endowed Memorial Scholarship named after their fathers. Pirog credits the Scholarship for making her journey at WNE possible.
Community members throughout Western Massachusetts who face barriers to accessing occupational therapy services can take advantage of the free programs offered through WNE's Bear Paw Center designed to improve health, independence, and overall quality of life.
Maria S. Charbonneau, PharmD, a clinical assistant professor at WNE, explores in a recent Pharmacy Times article the international effort to rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the condition’s broader health impacts.
Former Bybit Co-CEO discusses blockchain, cryptocurrency, AI, and the skills needed to succeed in the next generation of digital finance.
WNE now stands alongside some of the world's leading financial institutions, technology companies, and innovators working to advance the future of financial services through open-source technology.
The federal Title III Strengthening Institutions Program grant from the U.S. Department of Labor will support student success initiatives, expand career-connected learning, and improve retention and graduation outcomes, particularly for first-generation and low-income students.
